CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE USNS ROBERT E. PEARY MTA

Contract N3220522C4073 was awarded on June 3, 2022, to Alabama Shipyard, LLC for the Mid-Term Availability of the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5). The contract was issued by the Department of Defense through the Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, as a total small business set-aside. The award amount is 6,526,826.34 dollars, with options increasing the total value to 6,878,569.00 dollars. Performance took place at the contractor's facility in Mobile, Alabama, from August 9, 2022, to September 23, 2022, under the supervision of Principle Port Engineer Andrew Maksimowicz and On-Site ACO James Lucenta. The scope of work encompasses voyage repair, overhaul, and alterations, including hull and structural repairs, propulsion machinery, electrical systems, and navigation and communication equipment. To ensure safety and reliability, the contract utilized brand-name restricted work items requiring authorized service providers such as GE Energy, Fairbanks Morse, and Woodward. The project involved complex management of government furnished materials and detailed pricing structures for various service categories, including physical security and vessel cleaning. The procurement process included rigorous evaluations of past performance and strict adherence to non-disclosure agreements regarding government technical data.